With a 3.1 on Yelp, I went into this French restaurant with low expectations and left impressed. First of all, the atmosphere is beautiful and the service kind and efficient. The menus are filled with French favorites, beer, wine, and more. Since we were a group, we ordered several bottles of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. To eat, I got the French onion soup, crispy veal Milanese, and chocolate pudding cake. Everything was worth ordering. The soup was more bitter than I'm used to, but the cheese and bread helped cut it a bit. read more

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Salmon was not fresh and club sandwich was ridiculous, old soggy tomatoes, and burnt toast. D read more

I used to be a big fan of Aquitaine when there was a location in Dedham. A few weeks ago, my friend and I went here for dinner. I tried the duck a l'orange. It consisted of seared duck breast and swiss chard in an orange glaze. The duck was a bit crispy and tasty but the orange sauce didn't taste the same anymore. I remembered it used to be a bit tangy and sweet but this time it tasted a bit bitter. For dessert, we got the pear and almond galette but I thought it was too dry for my taste. The complimentary French bread was crispy and hot out of the oven. read more

Aquitaine Chestnut Hill - French Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

A low-class restaurant, masquerading as fine French cuisine. The staff (who are very nice) know nothing about table service (or their menu, or their wine list). The result is a bad experience at high prices. read more

I love this restaurant. By t ishis time I was maddened by the waiter reaching across the person sitting next to me to place my dishes.

" Burger and truffle fry heaven" I have been getting burgers here for years . They are so delicious. The truffle fries are so good . The service here is amazing. Staff welcoming and friendly. The vibe is welcoming. Parking is not an issue they have a parking lot . read more

the food was alright, i probably wouldn't come back here but that's just personal preference. the steak was pretty tough, very hard to chew and had to add lots of salt for some flavor. the duck was good, my husband said it was decent. the mouse was great! very rich. the service was good, our waiter was excellent and very friendly. the restaurant inside was beautiful, very french! overall, for the price, i was not blown away. read more

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I am so sorry to write a poor review for a restaurant that I genuinely love. I am extremely disappointed with the service that my party received while dining at this restaurant. Aquitaine in South End? A must! This location... poor service from the waitstaff. Manager is great, though. My mom and I walked in for brunch on a weekend- it was not too packed, a few tables were occupied but overall not too busy. We waited at the host stand for about 5-7 minutes before anybody acknowledged us, while waiters were all around us the entire time. We don't mind waiting, but it is common courtesy to let us know that you will get to us. Complete ignorance is not sufficient. After waiting a few minutes, we were finally seated and got comfortable in our seats. We took off our jackets, drank some water, started browsing the menus. All of a sudden, a waitress came over and abruptly snatched (yes, snatched) our menus from under us and loudly stated that she was going to move us because she did not want to walk all the over to our table. I am an understanding person, maybe it's hard for her to walk, that's ok. But there is no situation where it is justified to snatch menus from customers and move us so sharply without our say. She could have asked us, explained the situation, and we would have happily moved. It was very disrespectful. After we were moved to our new table, she took our orders and stood by our table for one hour. No food for an hour. I was shocked. What shocked me even more though, was that the table beside us also did not get their food for a long time, and the same waitress was making comments to them. I called the manager over and explained the situation, she was very courteous, apologized, and took the meal off the tab, which my party appreciated. I will not give up on this Aquitaine location. read more

The ambiance is nice...tables are a little cozy, but look and feel is nice We ordered escargot, the tuna and chips for appetizer. I had the NY Strip steak. Escargot is escargot...dunked in butter so can we really fairly judge? Tuna/chips was ok. Wish we had more fish, less filler (corn/avocado) and a more hefty chip. But was ok... Steak was not your typical NY Strip shape, but was more circular. There was a smaller fat cap and very little marbling. I ordered medium rare but got well done. I did not return because I was with a group from work and didn't want to be "that guy", but I do give them props for checking in a couple of times to give me the opportunity to return. Any other situation I probably would've returned. The only thing that saved the steak was the compound butter...had great flavor. All in all, I kept hearing how the one in the city is better. I hope so because this one was...meh....wouldn't come here again because not worth the $. I was told there is a secret burger on the menu and it's a must try. read more

Really has gone down in quality in food and not what it used to be- food comes out cold, salad has week old and wilted greens. Server routinely neglects to mention the price of specials. The bartender needs to retire- cannot even make an espresso martini- poured day old espresso into vodka- that was what was passed along as a cocktail. Unlike 80-90% of the clientele, I still have functioning taste buds and can tell the difference! really terrible experience read more

*lunch pick up* The new renovations look great. Seems more spacious and light and also outdoor seating (only open for a couple more weeks). They have a nice high privacy bush/fence and space heaters outside. The turkey club was good and I really liked the herb aioli, wish there was but more turkey in there but was full on half the sandwich. It traveled very well and didn't get soggy. LE TURKEY CLUB Oven Roasted Turkey, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Herb Aioli, Hand Cut Fries $15.75 Not sure when they started serving lunch but it's open 11:30- 3:00 mon - sat Just saw this on their site. I didn't get the dessert but ...maybe it's dinner only? "Please call and place your take-out order directly at 617-734-8400 and receive a COMPLEMENTARY DESSERT with your order. " Lots of parking but it's always pretty full in front. read more

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I used to stop by Aquitaine's location at Legacy Place when I went up to the Boston area but then it was gone. When I learned there is a location at Chestnut Hill, I beelined to the restaurant straight from the airport. It did not disappoint. From the hostess yo the server and the busser, the service was great. The food is fantastic. One of the dishes we ordered was the foie gras. It was made to perfection with a sweet torched topping. The French onion soup was divine. The wine selection was great. Everything from start to finish was excellent. I highly recommend it. read more

Food not great, service was very good, and atmosphere was alright. If it was half the price it would be an okay spot but honestly I've had way better steaks for places a third of the cost. Wines are reasonably priced and the escargo was very good. French onion soup was pretty good too but again when its $20 a bowl it should be fantastic. Not somewhere I'd go back to. read more

Great brunch spot. The food was great and service was outstanding. Its located in a strip mall that has ample parking, which is a plus. read more

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Came here for a lunch special similar to Panera, half sandwich half soup with a side salad. Service was awesome, the waitress was so friendly and even recommended their Mediterranean chain across the street from the Boston Aquitaine location. The sandwich was crispy and delicious, pea soup was a healthy option. Not overpriced and it was an enjoyable light lunch after the gym. read more

Aquitaine Chestnut Hill - French Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Solid French bistro. Service is good. Ambiance is nice. Food is good not great. Overall, a decent experience

Poor service, we waited close to thirty minutes before our food order was taken and then it took forever to get said food. Squash bisque was mediocre, tasting more like pea soup and wasn't creamy. Venison meat had no taste and was over seared. The gratin dauphinois was good however. This place used to be a staple, now it's a has been. read more

I had dinner at this restaurant in the evening. Our group sat outdoors. We order the French onion soup and the salmon. The French onion soup was really good it had a lot of cheese and it was a rich slightly salty broth. The salmon was alright. Nothing special but I would say it's not worth the price. At night, I became the main entrée for the mosquitoes. I would recommend sitting indoors for dinner. read more

Aquitaine Chestnut Hill - French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

If I could give zero stars I would. This was the worst dining experience at a supposedly good restaurant we had ever had Everything about our time there was HORRIBLE. Bad food Horrible service Inept management It was so bad my wife never ate anything and I had to make her an omelet when we got back home So the night: Ordered a bottle of wine. Waiter poured glasses and then took the bottle back to the bar and recorked it. Finally came back and put the corked bottle on the table (?????) Salad was inedible as the dressing was way over salted Likewise the risotto was also way too salty The filet ordered medium arrived well done. Was sent back and told "5 minutes" - 20 minutes later a filet finally arrived and it was rare. We alerted our waiter who said "It's not my fault" Are you serious? Asked for manager who comes over and starts the apologizing. We are done and just want to leave. We say we are going to drink our wine and leave. 5 minutes later manager comes back with 2 of the wait staff and basically tells them to apologize. Is this kindergarten? The last thing we wanted at that point was forced insincere apologies. And it gets worse. When confronted by saying "It's not my fault" the waiter doubled down and said "I didn't say that!" We got up and just walked out. We will never be back read more

Horrible experience in the Chestnut Hill Restaurant. Went to take my daughter for Brunch on her 40th birthday. The restaurant had two very large parties of 25 people each. We waited over an hour for our food and when it arrived it was cold. Ask that the manager Alexandra to come to the table and she refused. I asked the waiter to bring me a hot eggs Benedict and waited another 35 minutes. So frustrated I walked out never to return. My wife who eats there on a regular basis called to speak with Alexandra letter in the day and explained she eats there often and explained that if they couldn't get the food out then they shouldn't have taken the reservation. My wife told her she'll think about coming back and Alexandra said she didn't care. Is this how the owner treats his guest???? I guess so!!! read more

Ambiance was not bad. I liked the servers for the most part. Escargot which we love was overly salty. Duck A'l Orange was disappointing as it was not a full breast of duck. Cheese board had very few cheeses and dissapointing too. read more

This restaurant has changed a lot since I last ate here. I don't like it anymore. the food and service are mediocre and the prices are high.

The worst food of my life. Please stay away from this place. Meat came out raw, duck was old and brown, fries were dried. Please stay away from read more

No complaints here. This place seems to have been renovated for the better. The moules (mussels) were solid though the sauce was a bit too creamy for my taste. The steak frites were on point though. Solid food. Wine selections seem decent too. Like the ambiance; it has its dark tones so it can be like an old school business meeting setting, or a romantic date spot. read more

It's a good place for those who like old fashioned food. The place is great and service is excellent.

Aquitaine provided a delightful Sunday brunch experience. The beautiful decor and amazing food, especially the traditional eggs Benedict, left a lasting impression. The Bellinis were a delightful addition to the meal. The service was top-notch, adding to the overall enjoyment of the experience. I would highly recommend Aquitaine for a memorable brunch outing. I wish I took pictures but the whole experience made me lose focus on anything but the food, friends and atmosphere. Can't wait to come back. read more

The place was super cute inside. Our server was also super nice but there was two large parties before us so we had to wait a while to be seated. The food was super good though. Everyone loved the truffle aioli. The only thing I will say is that the sides were decently expensive for a very small quantity. read more

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Well, went for my daughter's BC graduation. Was a Mon night, so there's that. Worst service I've ever seen. Waitress in training had no basic understanding of how to serve. Didn't say, "Hello, and welcome ...". First thing out of her mouth: you want sparkling or still water? Went downhill from there. Training waiter didn't know what he was doing either. The table next to us got their entire meal comp'ed due to poor service. I wasn't so lucky. To all waiters out there: always be cheerful, never let a drink go entpy, and manage your time. That includes not flirting with the other wiaters when you're working. Pretty basic stuff. Stay away from this place. Maybe weekends are better (?), but I doubt it. read more

When making reservations, I was surprised at first that there was a table available every 15 minutes on a Friday night. Sort of made me think that maybe this restaurant isn't all that great. However, we needed up having a wonderful night. The food was excellent! We ordered the pate special as an appetizer, which was very good. And for entrees, I had the Chicken Roti and my friend ordered the Coq Au Vain. Both were so tasty and comforting. We also had an awesome server. She was just a pleasure - very attentive, knowledgable. I spent the next day telling everyone how good of an experience I had at Aquitaine :) read more

I've been going to the one on Tremont St for years and was excited when they opened this one. It has more seating and even though we came for Sunday brunch, it wasn't packed which was nice. Service was prompt and courteous and food was delicious! Ordered the special for the day, which was the frittata, even though I usually get the smoked salmon benedict, which I also highly recommend. Doesn't disappoint and will go back for more! read more

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Excellent meal and the special was sardines . Good quality bread and a nice crème brûlée to top it of read more

Great visit last evening to Aquitaine. I was so glad to see that they're back to being open til 10 o'clock on the weekends. Food remains solid and some newer menu items like the tart appetizer and ravioli are keeping the place fresh. Great food, great service, great vibe gets 5 stars. read more

Use to be excellent, not good anymore but still has the high prices. Chicken in chicken entree was decent but the zucchini that accompanied it was gross. My husband's steak and fries were cold. The Parisian apple cake had a dollop of sour cream not whipped cream (or maybe their whipped cream was bad). The molten chocolate pudding cake was essentially a cold brownie with vanilla ice cream on top. Coffee was good. We won't be returning. read more

Unfortunately this restaurant has gone way down hill. The service is terrible and the food is not anywhere up to par what it used to be. Very unfortunate!! read more

Mediocre. Escargots was extremely salty, French fries were below any expectations. Shattered glass was on the floor and some plates were chipped. For the price, I'd expect better. Although, I must note that the service was decent and the dessert was excellent (for which I give 2 stars). read more

Aquitaine Chestnut Hill - Escargots Bourguignon - French Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Not all Aquitaine restaurants are created equal... I'm generous with my 3-star rating for Aquitaine in Dedham. That restaurant is a major disappointment for me. Maybe my rating is generous because I'm a sucker for French bistro food. So I came here for brunch one Saturday, after realizing that Shake Shack was going to be at least a 30 min wait to order and get food. Aquitaine was quiet, but felt more charming than Dedham. Although I had bad experiences there, I decided to give this one a shot. I really liked the omelettes here, as they're large and cooked well. They're not overcooked but you won't have a puddle of egg at the end. You get a lot of filling inside. There's also the prix fixe brunch here as well. I came recently for Restaurant Week lunch and though it was pretty nice. Overall, the RW menu for this Aquitaine is far more attractive than Dedham. The watercress soup was stronger than I thought and I could really taste the watercress. I liked the consistency of the soup. The wolf-fish was delicate but flavorful. The lobster nage with the wolf-fish had lobster taste but didn't have any trace of lobster at all, so it was more of a sauce. But the winner of the 3-course lunch was the lavender creme brulee. It didn't taste burnt at all but had a nice caramel flavor. The vanilla cigar cookie was a wonderful accompaniment. The only disappointment from this lunch was that the restaurant had already ran out of bone marrow appetizer and this was only the second day of RW. That, unfortunately, is poor planning in my book. Service here is generally professional and polite. This location is so much better than Dedham, but you've figured that out already, right? read more

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My moms took me here for brunch on one of my last days spent at home in Boston. I really like the ambiance in here, but it was very quiet because it was a lazy Saturday afternoon and construction outside made most of the seats empty. It's super clean inside and I really liked the simplicity of the set up. I ordered an omelette, which I quickly forgot that I generally don't like, but it was decent overall. I am not an omelette guy for some reason, so that's my fault for ordering one. I really liked the potatoes and toast though, along with the variety of condiments and bread that they provide. Our glasses were never empty, it was clean and the food was satisfying for a brunch. All in all, a nice relaxing brunch spot in Chestnut Hill. read more

Aquitaine Chestnut Hill - Omelette - French Near Me - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Delicious and good service Will return Pleasant evening Helpful waitstaff Quite busy read more

We've been to the one in South End for brunch and it wasn't bad so we decided to give this place a try. Was pretty disappointed at the quality of food and service. We were seated fairly quickly for Sunday at 1pm. I think we caught the tail end of the brunch rush. We ordered the French onion soup, avocado toast, peach crepe, and huervos rancheros. I don't know if they were running low on cheese today bit the French onion soup only had a couple morsels and was way too salty. The huervos rancheros had basically no cheese in it either. The avocado toast and peach crepe were better but the portions were tiny, definitely appetizer sized for an entree price. What was really bizarre was we had no idea who our waiter was. I'm pretty sure we had 4 different waiters come by and got asked multiple times in the beginning if we've ordered. I don't know if there were any specials that day either because between the many waiters no one said anything. Between the confusing service and mediocre food, I don't know if I'd want to come back to this location. read more

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extremely overpriced but the food is good. Wish they would do something about their prices.